Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  On this day in history the United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933.   

1919  On January - 16 prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on January - 16.   

1919  On this day in history jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19   

1920  On January - 16 18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes.   

1920  On this day in history first assembly of League of Nations (Paris)   

1920  Georgia declares independence on January - 16.   

1920  On January - 16 the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits.   

1920  On January - 16 the United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol   

1920  18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1920  Elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) on January - 16.   

1920  On January - 16 reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60   

1923  On January - 16 martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952)   

1924  Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo) on January - 16.   

1925  Leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council on this day in history.   

1925  Leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council on January - 16.   

1925  Gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense on January - 16.   

1926  On January - 16 john "Jack" Layden, local politician   

1928  Ezra Sims, composer on this day in history.   

1929  On this day in history allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action)   

1930  USS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants on this day in history.   

1930  On January - 16 norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post)   

1931  On January - 16 bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours on this day in history.   

1931  Vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist on January - 16.   

1932  On this day in history the birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist   

1933  On this day in history bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test   

1934  Annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

1935  Richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59 on this day in history.   

1936  On this day in history screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president   

1936  Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on January - 16.   

1936  The first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL on this day in history.   

1936  On January - 16 1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla   

1938  On this day in history 1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman)   

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1245  Edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296) was born on this day in history.   

1409  René I of Naples (d. 1480) was born on this day in history.   

1477  Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547) was born on January - 16.   

1501  On this day in history birth of anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559)   

1587  Alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter was born on January - 16.   

1616  On this day in history birth of françois de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669)   

1626  On this day in history birth of lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699)   

1634  Dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716) was born on January - 16.   

0308  On January - 16 marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies   

0429  Honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430] on this day in history.   

0960  On this day in history death of polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople   

1343  On this day in history robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies   

1400  On January - 16 death of john Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352)   

1545  On January - 16 death of george Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484)   

1547  On this day in history death of johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477)   

1554  Death of Christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480) on January - 16.